| Regimental number | 678 |
| Place of birth | Hectorville South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Hectorville PO, Hectorville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H E Laver, Hectorville PO, Hectorville, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 23rd ALH |
| Enlistment date | 22 November 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
